How To Get The Perfect Makeup-Free Selfie

The makeup-free selfie is all the rage these days, thanks to the rise of Instagram, which has made everyone from celebrities to civilians keen to show off the fruits of their skincare labor.

But if you’re not feeling confident in your skin, how do you prepare yourself to bare it all?

1. DRINK WATER

The piece of advice you most often hear when it comes to looking after your skin is to drink more water. And it makes sense — your body is about 60% water, give or take, and it’s constantly using that water to operate. You’ve got to hydrate so your body can work properly and repair itself. Without this basic building block in place, your skin won’t stand a chance. US health authorities commonly recommend we drink about half a gallon of water a day (or eight, 8-ounce glasses). Drink up!

2. SLEEP

Something else that’s vital for your body to repair itself is a good night’s rest. And we don’t mean grabbing a couple of hours here and there — you need proper, deep sleep so that your skin can heal and renew.

3. MOISTURIZE

The easiest way to see changes in your skin is to start with the right moisturizer.

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The foundation of a perfect makeup-free selfie is keeping a clean face. There’s no such thing as worrying too much about cleansing your skin. Stay on top of how your face looks without anything on it, and that glow will shine through in your selfie.

5. HAVE MAKEUP FREE DAYS

We appreciate you’re probably not going to want to turn up at the office completely bare-faced, but next time you’re at home for an evening or afternoon, take it all off and let your skin breathe.

And remember, all this will take some time! Get the right products, build up good habits, and you can join the ranks of the happy, healthy, glowy-skinned brigade.